Review: Singapore International Festival of Arts 2019
When the 2019 Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) programme line-up was announced in February this year, expectations ran high and hype was abound. With the impending arrival of some […]
Review: Chinatown Crossings 2019 by Drama Box
A new cast member and a tighter script keeps Chinatown Crossings as rewatchable and poignant as ever. When we watched Chinatown Crossings last year, little did we expect it to […]
Preview: Aliwal Arts Night Crawl 2019
The annual Aliwal Arts Night Crawl is back for its 7th edition this July. This time around, the multidisciplinary arts festival is set for a curated programme that fuses tradition […]
Preview: Steven Osborne plays Mozart presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra
This July, award-winning pianist Steven Osborne, “one of Britain’s most treasured musicians”, comes to town to play Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12, a standout work of lyrical peace and effusive melody. […]
Review: StoryFest 2019 – Make Believe
The inherent power of the oral traditions imbues these age-old stories with an undeniable magic. After our very positive experience with Storyfest in 2018, suffice to say, we were absolutely […]
Preview: VCHpresents 2019/20 Season presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra
The Victoria Concert Hall has announced its brand new VCHpresents 2019/20 seaso, marking the fifth anniversary of its re-opening. The season will include a range of performances that explore the chamber […]
Review: Fatih – The Prince and the Drum by NADI Singapura (Pesta Raya 2019)
An epic, joyous production elevating the art of drumming to new heights. There are some productions that can only be described as nothing more than pure joy to watch. Fatih […]
Review: The Seen and Unseen (Sekala Niskala) by Kamila Andini (Pesta Raya 2019)
Clear direction and precise choreography make this highly spiritual work a success. Transitioning from one medium to another can be a daunting task, with the biggest question being “what does […]
Both Sides, Now: An Interview with Drama Box/ Both Sides, Now Artistic Director Kok Heng Leun
After seven years of work, Drama Box and ArtsWok Collaborative’s Both Sides, Now is finally coming to a close as the community engagement project ends with an art installation and carnival at […]
Rabbit Carrot Gun Launches The World’s First Impossible™ Scotch Egg
In a world first, local contemporary casual eatery, Rabbit Carrot Gun, has embraced Impossible Foods to create something truly special – an Impossible™ Scotch Egg! Having been around for […]
Preview: Fatih – The Prince and the Drum by NADI Singapura (Pesta Raya 2019)
As the annual Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of the Arts returns this weekend, expect the Esplanade to come awash in a flurry of activity as the space is enlivened […]
Preview: The Seen & Unseen by Kamila Andini (Pesta Raya 2019)
This weekend, the Esplanade’s annual Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of the Arts returns to present a finely curated selection of performing arts from the Malay Archipelago, ranging from well-known […]
An Interview with Paris Opera Ballet Étoiles Léonore Baulac and Germain Louvet
Last weekend, the world famous, 300-year strong Paris Opera Ballet arrived at the Esplanade to perform some of the greatest contemporary hits in their repertoire. Performing William Forsythe’s Blake Works […]
Review: How I Learned To Drive by Wag the Dog Theatre
Learning to put the brakes on trauma with a lesson on driving. Getting a handle on trauma is often like driving on a rainy day. Your perspective is foggy, the […]
Review: INALA – A Zulu Ballet, produced by Sisters Grimm
Uniting the traditional and contemporary to create a timeless work exuding joy and good vibes. Rarely has ballet been an art form associated with South Africa, much less combined with […]
Review: Paris Opera Ballet presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
Three works that showcase why Paris Opera Ballet remains one of the best ballet companies in the world. While most audiences tend to associate ballet with classical works, the best […]
